go before

phrasal verb

went before; gone before; going before; goes before

: to happen or exist at an earlier time than (someone)

We owe a great debt of gratitude to those who went before us.

: to be considered by (someone or something) for an official decision or judgment

The contestants will go before the judges tomorrow.

The case went before the court.

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But there’s reason to believe this Lacey Chabert vehicle will shoot much higher and go places very few Netflix movies have gone before. —

Travis Bean, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The rule changes will go before the Small Business Regulatory Review Board before reaching the governor's office for a final sign-off. —

CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 That scandal reignited the push for an independent redistricting commission — and the creation of Charter Amendment DD, which goes before Los Angeles voters in the Nov. 5 election. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 Best Practical Stocking Stuffer: Crest Scope Mini Disposable Toothbrushes Courtesy of brand 8/31 Crest Scope Mini Disposable Toothbrushes $20 $10 Amazon Who among us hasn’t needed a toothbrush on the go before? —

Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go before